Unit 4 Exam

Question 1

Discuss the Authorship of Hebrews. List at least 3 men who are suggested as potential authors.

Answer 1

The authorship of hebrews is unknown, but scholars have brought up a few main candidates. Some scholars believe that Apollos, a jewish speaker who was taught by Priscilla and Aquilla, wrote Hebrews because he was an eloquent writer and a great speaker. Others say that Barnabas is the author because he traveled with Paul on his missionary journeys, was. SOme say Luke yet he was a gentile and the book seems to be written from a jewish perspective

Question 2

According to the opening verses of Hebrews, who or what is the ultimate revelation of God?

Answer 2

Jesus

Question 3

Hebrews compares Jesus to other priests. What does the writer conclude?

Answer 3

He is the high priest

Question 4

Hebrews 11 is known as the Faith Chapter. List 5 OT characters as examples of faith.

Answer 4

Abraham, Moses, Noah, Joseph, and Jacob

Question 5

Identify the writer of the book of James

Answer 5

James, the half-brother of Jesus

Question 6

James 2 discusses the relationship of faith to works. What conclusion is drawn?

Answer 6

Faith without works is dead.

Question 7

What theme appears in every chapter of 1 Peter?

Answer 7

suffering

Question 8

What are the three tests of true salvation according to 1 John?

Answer 8

the obedience test (2:3), the love test(3:14), and the doctrine test (5:1)

Question 9

What is the name of the insipient heresy that 1 John combats?

Answer 9

gnosticism

Question 10

Identify the author of Jude

Answer 10

Jude, another half brother of Jesus

Question 11

Identify the 7 churches of Revelation. Lis the commendation, rebuke, and action that the Lord spoke in reference to each.

Question 12

Identify three millennial views on the Revelation.

Answer 12

Postmillennialism, Premillennialism, and amillennialism

Question 13

Define the Flipside Principle and cite a doctrinal example of its application.

Question 14

There is a corollary to the Flipside Principle. Name and explain it.

Question 15

Describe Heaven as it is pictured in Revelation 21.

Question 16

What are the characteristics of Apocalyptic literature?

Question 17

Identify the authors, recipients, and themes of the general epistles

Question 18

Explain why the general epistles are sometimes referred to as the catholic epistles

Answer 18

Catholic – in the sense of being universal. These lettersbeing universal.These letters are not addressed to specific are not addressed to specific or known individuals or known individuals or churches

Question 19

List three basic hermeneutical principles for interpreting scripture and cite an example of how they apply.

Question 20

Discuss how the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ have influenced the position of women in the world where the Gospel has been a dominant influence.